Campgrounds for backpackers in South West England

Cheston Caravan Park

• Westcountry base with easy access to the A38
• On the southern side of Dartmoor National Park
• Family run for over 20 years

Moving Mountains Basecamp

• Group-oriented activity-focused site a mile from Westerleigh
• A 20-minute drive from Bristol and half an hour from Bath
• Lots of on-site activities including archery, bushcraft and footgolf

Chitcombe Barns

Portland Bill Camping

• Basic coastal site with spectacular sea views
• In a scenic clifftop location between Southwell and Portland Bill
• Direct coast path access and a few minutes' walk from rockpool beaches

Naish Farm

• Small pop-up site in a quiet village 15 minutes' drive from Sherborne
• Jurassic Coast beaches and Monkey World within 40 minutes' drive
• Artisan bakery on site selling gluten-free cakes, with vegan options

Loscombe Farm

• Secluded wild camping spots on a working Dorset farm near Dorchester
• A 20-minute drive to the Jurassic Coast; 15 minutes to Chesil Beach
• Woodland walks on site; five minutes’ drive from pubs and shops

Clayford Field

• Rural six-acre site 10 minutes' drive from Wimborne
• Just off the 17-mile Castleman Trailway and 10 miles from Bournemouth
• A 10-minute forest walk from a country pub

Clovelly Fields Campsite

• Rural Devon pop-up site with lovely countryside and coastal views
• A five-minute drive from Clovelly and the South West Coast Path
• A short walk from Milky Way Adventure Park and North Devon Wake Park

Cligga Cliff Farm

• Small, friendly and family-run site on the north Cornish coast
• On the South West Coast Path 10 minutes' walk from Perranporth beach
• Firepit and hay bale for each pitch; free-range eggs and pork for sale

Eden Camping

• Friendly, low-key Devon smallholding site with basic facilities
• A 15-minute drive from Kingsbridge; 25 minutes from Salcombe
• Quality local produce sold on site; a mile from the closest pub

Wilderfox

• A unique eco camping area with table tennis and on site activities
• A relaxing space, surrounded by the natural world
• Woodland shower, outdoor fire area, eco loo, and shared micro kitchen

Edmore Park

• Level, peaceful and family-run park 10 minutes' drive from Bude
• Three miles from the coast at Crackington Haven
• Friendly and helpful owners, happy to help and to provide tourist info

Longview Camping

• Secluded site for exclusive use on a smallholding with Exmoor views
• Well located for North Devon surfing beaches, Dartmoor and Exmoor
• 14-ft yurt with solar shower, cooking facilities and extra tent

The Engine Inn

• Back-to-basics pitches next to a traditional Cornish country pub
• A five-minute drive from St Ives and 10 from Carbis Bay beach
• Friendly pub with home-cooked food, beer garden and gorgeous views

Tristram Camping and Caravan Park

• Stunning location on the cliff side by Polzeath beach & village.
• North Cornish Coast

Stokehouse Farm

• Family-friendly pop-up working farm site on a private estate in Devon
• Half an hour’s drive from Exeter and 40 minutes from Exmouth's beaches
• Simple, peaceful pitches 15 minutes' drive from the M5 and Tiverton

The Field of Stars

• Spacious, natural site on an organic beef farm in Cornwall's far west
• A 20-minute drive from Penzance and 35 minutes from St Ives
• Livestock, far-reaching rural views and archeological remains on site

Exford Hostel

• In the grounds of a hostel in Exmoor National Park
• Full access to hostel facilities
• Horse riding, photography help, fishing and Exmoor safaris available